Mrs Margaret Cordray Dies in Rochester 1926
A life of devotion ends for Margaret Cordray born April 19 1870 in Putnam County Missouri. She lived in El Reno Oklahoma and died November 17 1926 in Rochester Minnesota after Mayo Hospital care. Funeral was held at the M E Church South Browning Missouri with Rev Bate and Rev Clay. she rests beside her first husband in Kaifong.
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Rochester
Minn
Margaret Cordray
el Reno
Okla
Mayo’s Hospital
Browning
M. E. Church
South
James L. Bate
Bogard
W. W. Clay
Kaifong
Margaret Francis Arnold
Fanny
van Buren Arnold
Putman Co
Benjamin Mairs
John Wesley Cordray
Bate
Cordray
A. D. Arnold
Parkersburg
W. Va
Will Arnold
Toledo
Ohio
W. B. Arnold
Thanking Friends for Support After Loss of Mrs. Cordray
The Cordray family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness shown during sickness death and burial of Mrs. Margaret Cordray. Thanks go to Mrs. Sarah Mairs and son B A, Mr and Mrs Dale Smith, Mr and Mrs W B Arnold, Royal Neighbors Arnold Hummel Wesley Class M E C S Christian Church El Reno Oklahoma for flowers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cordray
Sarah Mairs
B. A
Dale Smith
W. B. Arnold
Arnold
Hummel Wesley
M. E.C
Christian Church
el Reno
Okla
J. W. Cordray
Obituary of LaVina Bunch McCollum
LaVina Bunch born December 25 1854 married March 5 1871 to Benjamin F McCollum. They had six children. four predeceased her. She died October 29 1926 aged 71 years 10 months 4 days, leaving husband two children eight grandchildren six great grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Sis
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LaVina Bunch
Benjamine F. McCollum
Sis
No Commission Policy Echoed in Cemetery Letter Exchange
A county seat cemetery sexton letter reveals Summers refuses sample case sales and any agent commission. Summers states his eight year policy of no sales agents and no commissions to avoid raising prices. The correspondence is on file at Summers' business.
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Summers
S. W. Summers
Hunters Keep Off Farms Warning from Local Estates
Local notice warns hunters to stay off farms using guns traps and dogs. Officials named include H F Kille Elmer W Sevier J E Brown Carl Daniels J B Harmon and Clark Harmon with promise of prosecution for violators.
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H. F. Kille
Elmer W. Sevier
J. E. Brown
Carl Daniels
J. B. Harmon
Clark Harmon
Maud Muller Revisited In A Twenty Year Glance
The judge, riding by on a day like the old tale, spots Maud now worn with time and toil. She, ridiculing him, rebukes the pomp of courtly rank with blunt wit. He rides away in shock, his heart stirred by the memory of mistakes and missed possibilities.
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Maud
Henry B. Douglas
Topeka
Honor Roll List From Local School Reports Strong Six-Week Averages
The bulletin records honor roll standings by class for six weeks. Freshman English shows top ranks with Emma Bailey Burton Carr and others. Sophomores list top grades for several students including Vivian Alspach and Basil Lay. Juniors highlight Arthur Brassfield and others. Seniors name Ruth Lay Cecil Lay Dale Cooper and Herman Woodworth with multiple rank levels. Three more pupils earned high marks but were absent over a week due to illness.
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Emma Bailey
Burton Carr
Marjorie Stufflebeen
Katherine’ Knifong
Christine ‘Lay
Eva’ Baker
Frances Baker
Nelson Brassfield
Ruby Calhoun
S Plis
Vivian Alspach
My? Langdon
Basil Lay
Carl Head
Hazel Head
Violette McKay
Noel Myers
Donald Wykoff
Lois Bingham
Edith Dickinson
Lou Martin
Wilson Lay
Merrill Peterson
John Phillips
Arthur Brassfield
Capitola Brumbaugh
Lilllian Christy
Dorothy Lantz
Velma Peterson
Vernice Stephenson
Mary Stufflebean
S. Lorene Burkholder
Grace Pipes
Ovid Atkins
Loyal Bisby
Harold Bingham
Maretta Bramhall
Harold Carter
George Haley
Keith Prather
Gaylord Quigley
Edna Jennings
Ruth Lay
Cecil Lay
Dale Cooper
Herman Woodworth
Floy Kenley
Wilma Phillips
Alma Baker
Eugene Cropshanks
Sylvia Dodson
Vivian Gable
Lorene Morris
Irene Murrell
Arthur Rinehart
Keith Williams
Herbert Woodworth
Optometrist Hanna Visits Winigan and North Salem
Dr. Hanna will be at the Hotel at Winnigan Tuesday November 30 and at the Phone Office North Salem Wednesday December 1 for eye examinations. Come in for careful testing and low prices.
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North Salem
Hanna
Winnigan
Hunters Take Warning Keep Off My Farm
Mrs Mary Williams warns trespassers with guns traps and dogs on her farm. She threatens prosecution and orders intruders to stay away.
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Mary Williams
Announcement of candidacy for county superintendent
Blanche Summers announces candidacy to succeed herself as county superintendent of schools in Sullivan County subject to voters at the next annual school meeting in April 1927.
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Sullivan County
Blanche Summers
Hereford cattle for sale in North Salem Missouri
Six head of registered Hereford cattle offered by C. E. Smith of North Salem. Includes two two year old steers, two yearling steers, and four heifer calves from Repeater breeding. Overstocks prompts sale at fair prices.
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C. E. Smith
North Salem
Hunters Forbidden on Farms Warn Notice
Hunting of all kinds is forbidden on area farms with guns dogs traps or shovels. Names listed include Mrs Neva Bingham Joe Johnson and Paul Gooch.
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Neva Bingham
Joe Johnson
Paul Gooch
Laborers Wanted for State Highways 8 or 36 Work
Laborers needed to work on state highways 8 or 36 between Laclede and Brookfield. Apply to C. D. Herren in Laclede, Missouri.
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Laclede
Brookfield
C. D. Herren
Rabbit’s Good Luck Amulet Stirs Strait Talk
Slats notes no one can convince his father that luck comes from a rabbit foot. Sam, a family friend, shot a rabbit last week and gave the father the left hind leg to carry for luck, placing it in his pants pocket.
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Sam Frend
Rffle screams and mouse in pocket at Pa's hotel room
The entries recount a late night scare about a mouse in Pa's hotel room and a retrieving story of Ma with silk stockings. The journal covers a week of small incidents including a teacher convention, church, and a remark about a 12 year old girl in trouble.
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Ben
Reddy
Chirch
Jake
Ft. Ball
Teasday
Noosepaper
Wensday
Mitey Yung
Emmy
Sullivan County Candidate Seeks Reappointment for School Superintendent
A candidate in Sullivan County runs for County Superintendent of Schools. He notes his Jackson Township upbringing and that he is in a second term as superintendent at Browning. He asks voters to review his record and consider his candidacy.
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Sullivan County
Jackson Township
Browning
Dickinson Oversees Best Grade Overshoes Notice
Dickinson handles the best grade overshoes noted for long service. Local notice highlights quality footwear and reliable durability for daily use.
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Dickinson
Farm warning to trappers from local landowners
A stern notice from W. L. Taylor F. J. Alspach and W. S. Pipes warns trappers to stay off local farms and remove any traps. It threatens prosecution of the trap owner and calls for immediate removal of traps from the properties.
First real snow brings winter chill and melt on roads
The article notes the first real snow of the season fell Saturday with two days of steadily colder weather. By Monday afternoon the sun and south wind melted much of the snow on the roads, and a sled ran well on Sunday and Monday until noon.
Dr Palm Coming Dec 7 With Guaranteed Glasses
Local ad notes Dr Palm arrival on December 7 offering guaranteed glasses at low prices. It marks the last date this winter for eye care services.
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Dr. Palm
Wolves Trap and Kill Sheep On Brookfield Farm
A farmer near Brookfield reports coyotes killed six of his sheep. He set six concealed traps, caught the pack head and a young she-wolf, and plans to continue trapping to protect his flock and profits. The piece also notes early returns on four state referendums including workmen’s compensation and prohibition enforcement.
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W. S. Shouse
Brookfield
Mr. Shouse
Shousé
Linn County
One Big Bone Black Po'and China Boar Offered
A. W. Bisby Browning of Missouri lists a one year old boar described as a good breeder. The animal combines a Bone Black Po and China breed line and is offered for sale.
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A. W. Bisby Browning
Thurips Host A Sunday Two Course Dinner
Mr and Mrs Hank Thurip hosted a Sunday luncheon at 1 oclock featuring a two course meal. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs H L Schrock Dr and Mrs Roy W Whaley Miss Ella Keithley and Mr and Mrs Roy Calhoun and son. Others unable to attend due to bad roads.
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Hank Thurip
H. L. Schrock
Roy W. Whaley
Ella Keithley
Roy Calhoun
Iva Darr Announces Home Christmas and Art Sale
Iva Darr invites the public to a yearly sale of Christmas and art novelties at her home four blocks east of the Christian church. Opening day is Saturday December 4th. she will welcome visitors whether or not they buy.
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Christian Church
Iva Darr
Pie Supper at Light School Friday
A pie supper is planned at Light School on Friday November 26. The event features a one act play entitled That Awful Letter directed by Pearle Hoselton, the teacher. All are invited to attend.
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Light School
Pearle Hoselton
Official Election Figures in Missouri Vote Totals
Secretary of State Charles A. Becker reports official Missouri results from November 2 showing errors in unofficial tallies and mixed party strength. Harry B. Haws wins US Senate short term by 41,321 and long term by 35,361. Ernest S. Gnatt defeats Robert W. Otto for Supreme Court by 1,218. Charles A. Lee defeats W. S. Smith for state superintendent by 18,161.
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Missouri
Charles A. Becker
Harry B. Haws
United States
George H. Williams
Ernest S. Gnatt
Robert W. Otto
Supreme Court
Charles A. Lee
W. S. Smith
Thanksgiving dinner menus for different family sizes
A vintage recipe style lists menu options for a Thanksgiving meal including dishes such as turkey entrees with stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, tomato sides, pumpkin tarts, and coffee. Additional items include baked stuffed chicken, rice, Brussels sprouts, grape jelly, and cranberry ice with optional salad courses.
Record of 1925 Legislature Members and Backgrounds
Sixty six of the 1925 legislature members were reelected according to Secretary of State Charles A. Becker after complete returns. Of 150 total members only 72 have prior legislative experience. The house includes 45 farmers, 24 lawyers, and other occupations. the senate lists 16 lawyers among 17 new senators.
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Charles A. Becker
Lon S. Haynes
Springfield
House
C. M. Buford
Elington
Carter County
Senate
General Assembly
Winter Desserts Prune Fig Date Shortcakes
Dried fruit shortcakes make good winter desserts using prunes figs dates raisins apricots and peaches. Stew fruit remove pits flavor with spices or lemon juice if desired. Spread mashed pulp on biscuit halves and top with cream.
Nuts In Season Add Flavor And Nutrition
As nuts come into season they enhance salads cakes breads and scalloped dishes while boosting overall nutrition. Their versatile use improves flavor and adds substantial food value to a wide range of dishes.
Ben Davis and Gano apples this week only
J. J. Smith advertises Ben Davis and Gano apples at 1.25 per bushel for a limited week.
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Ben Davis
Gano
J. J. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Gcordray
Mayo Hospital
Jer McCollum
Wm. G. Coram
Hunters
Maud Muller
Winigan, Mo
W. L. Taylor
F. J. Alspach
W. S. Pipes
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